The unexpected ending of the farming reality show caused a huge uproar online.
A perfectly good variety show that's great to watch while eating has suddenly disappeared. All the criticism of the production team has fallen silent, and netizens have turned into demanding maniacs, collectively tagging the official Weibo account of "Let's Farm, Rich Second Generation" to urge them to start filming a second season as soon as possible.
The eighth episode received rave reviews after it aired, with even official media praising its profound message and wide-ranging impact, making it a model for other variety shows.
More than 100,000 people on Douban gave the first season of the show a high score of 9.8, which directly propelled "Let's Farm, Rich Second Generation" to the third place in the history of variety shows.
Jiang Hexi chatted with Yu Xiangwan afterward and learned that so many things had happened during her illness.
"Two versions of the final episode were edited together, and the version that is airing now was a last-minute replacement."
Yu Xiangwan still gets very excited when she recalls the scene:
"The production team was so nervous that they couldn't sit still. After the program had been broadcast for more than half its episodes, the station discovered that it did not match the content submitted for review and immediately called to question Director Chen."
"Director Chen said that the station either had to finish airing the program or take responsibility for the broadcasting accident. The station had no choice but to grit its teeth and finish airing the program."
Jiang Hexi felt quite relieved upon hearing this: "Did the headquarters make things difficult for Director Chen?"
Yu Xiangwan revealed: "The people from the station went to Director Chen's house and blocked the door every day, but he didn't come back. They also called his phone repeatedly, but they still couldn't get in touch with him. Director Chen is currently out of contact. Only Sister Gossip can find him."
Jiang Hexi touched on the subject briefly, asking, "Is it possible that they're together?"
"That's what I think too."
Yu Xiangwan then revealed, "The second season of the show will either feature corn or sorghum, so be prepared."
Jiang Hexi remained silent and did not respond to that sentence.
The final episode reached its climax at the end before abruptly ending, leaving viewers with a sense of anticipation. Everyone wanted to know how the five chaebol members would clean up the mess after the flood.
The show also left a question unanswered: will Xi Mei continue to participate in the recording of farming variety shows?
Jiang Hexi couldn't answer the question either.
The mere thought of the thousands of acres of wheat churning underwater filled her with an instinctive aversion to farming, yet she was unwilling to end things in such a tragic way, torn herself in two by this contradiction.
This is why her family doesn't dare mention farming reality shows in front of her.
After hanging up the phone, she fell into a state of confusion and bewilderment, staring at the white wall of the ward, lost in thought.
There were two light knocks on the door.
"Come in."
As soon as Jiang Hexi finished speaking, Yan Jie pushed open the door and entered the ward.
He was wearing a slim leather jacket and black pants. As soon as he entered the room, he handed her a large bouquet of black magic roses.
Jiang Hexi looked at the vibrant red roses with their blackened lace edges, and her cheeks flushed red.
Seeing her shyness, Yan Jie forcefully stuffed the bouquet into her arms, saying, "Take it and look at it slowly."
Jiang Hexi blushed deeply, and she awkwardly held the bouquet of flowers, saying:
"Who would bring such red flowers when visiting someone in the hospital?"
"There's a red one too."
Yan Jie walked to the French windows and picked out the business card from the seven bouquets of flowers on the coffee table:
Xi Mei, wishing you a speedy recovery — Shi Jianan.
He tucked the business card between his fingers and slipped it into the corner of the bouquet.
Turning around, he saw her subtly glancing at the black magic trick at the edge of the bouquet, and he exposed her, saying:
"Stop counting, there are ninety-nine flowers in total, I'm looking at the bouquet the shop assistant wrapped up."
Jiang Hexi was caught off guard by his direct offensive. He used to be known for his low-key and reserved style, so why has he become so aggressive now?
Now she can't even keep up the pretense anymore.
His mind raced, trying to recall if she had given him any hints. How could this person have suddenly become like this?
Seeing that she hadn't said anything for a while and was still pretending, Yan Jie made his point even clearer:
"You can count them to see if one or two are missing, so I can go back to the shopkeeper and blame him for ruining my good time."
Jiang Hexi's cheeks were flushed crimson, and she wished she could bury her head in roses to escape this embarrassing situation.
"Stop talking nonsense, did you come to visit me while I'm sick?"
"To visit you."
"If you keep saying such nonsensical things, my illness will never get better."
Yan Jie stared intently at her, not wanting to provoke her and make her angry.
After a moment, he changed the subject: "We all went out into the rain together, so why is it that you're the one who got sick while everyone else is fine?"
Jiang Hexi held the large bouquet of roses, waiting for him to continue.
"Because your resistance is weak, you will fall over with a gust of wind."
Yan Jie asked her, "After being discharged from the hospital, are you still living in the Zhou family's villa in the suburbs of Beijing?"
“My brother has a small villa in Jiahe Mansion, and I live there.”
“I also have a house there.”
Yan Jie tried various ways to ask her out, saying, "Send me your location when you get back. I'll be waiting for you at your front door at seven tomorrow morning, and we'll go for a run together."
Jiang Hexi looked up at him, her eyes filled with protest.
"What, you don't want to?"
Yan Jie chuckled and said, "Who told you to be in such poor health? You have no choice but to agree."
A subtle chemistry developed between the two.
Jiang Hexi lost the eye contact with him and silently lowered her head, remaining silent.
A cheerful voice came from the nurses' station outside, "Jiang Hexi's family, here is a discharge summary for you. Please come and sign it."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Hexi assumed that Ms. Zhou had returned.
She hurriedly tried to hide the bouquet of roses in her arms, lifted the blanket, and caught a glimpse of Yan Jie's deep eyes filled with laughter.
Whether to hide it or not is a question.
Seeing that Ms. Zhou was about to push the door open and come in, she simply gritted her teeth and sat down on the hospital bed with the bouquet of roses in her arms.
Jiang Wenze pushed the door open and came in. He was slightly taken aback when he saw his younger sister's "I am very open and honest" expression. Then he saw the large bouquet of roses and Yan Jie standing next to her. He wondered what the hell was going on.
Mr. Jiang, Mr. Jiang Wenjing, and Ms. Zhou entered the room one after another and stood in the entryway, looking at the two people on the other side of the hospital bed.
"Hello, Uncle and Aunt, Mr. Jiang and Ms. Jiang, it's been a long time."
Yan Jie nodded to the four people opposite him and said, "I came to see how Xi-mei is recovering."
After he finished speaking, the door to the ward was pushed open again, and Professor Zhou walked in accompanied by his eldest son, followed by his two daughters-in-law.
Jiang Hexi died on the spot in the hospital room.
If she could turn back time, she would rather eat those ninety-nine roses than let her family mistake the hospital room for a love confession and be caught red-handed.
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